Contents: 1. Acknowledgement 2. Introduction . Aim and objectives of the study. Chapter 1: Role of natural elements in supporting and modifying human settlements. Chapter 2: Case Studies 2.1 Adirondack Forest Preserve, New York 2.2 Bos park, Amsterdam 2.3 Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai 2.4 Conclusions. Chapter 3: 3.1 Introduction to the region 3.2 Defining area of study Chapter 4: Evaluating critical natural elements for Pune Urban Region. 4.1 Climate 4.2 Geology 4.3 Physiography 4.4 Slope 4.5 Hydrology 4.6 Soils 4.7 Flora and 4.8 Fauna Chapter 5: Sub Region 5.1 Introduction to sub region 5.2 Analysis of area- Slope analysis 5.3 Erosion susceptibility 5.4 Soil Depth 5.5 Soil Moisture availability 5.6 Existing Vegetation 5.7 Ecozones and guidelines. Chapter 6: Detail study area. 6.1 Detail area- Sinhgad Region 6.2 Historical background 6.3 Micro climate 6.3.1 Wind 6.3.2 Temperature 6.3.3 Humidity 6.3.4 Precipitation 6.4 Local vegetation 6.5 Issues 6.6 Wildlife in Sinhgarh Area 6.7 Current Development Chapter 7: Proposal 7.1 Regional Guidelines 7.2 Design issues and Guidelines